in-between

1 of 2

adjective or noun

in-be·​tween ˌin-bi-ˈtwēn How to pronounce in-between (audio)

in between

2 of 2

adverb or preposition

Examples of in-between in a Sentence

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Adjective or noun
Sign up for Fact Checker, our weekly review of what's true, false or in-between in politics. Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024 Yoichi’s dining rooms include tables in the theater and main lounge, where snacks are served in-between main meals. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024 These photos required me to look squarely at the camera, then directly to the left, right, and half measures in-between, so every inch of my face and neck were captured. Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 6 Mar. 2024 What Rozier does best is put pressure on the rim while also operating in those in-between spaces as an effective non-rim two-point scorer. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2024 To make this happen, KOW’s product is shipped overnight from farm to end consumer via FedEx FDX +0.8% for maximum freshness, thus removing many of the in-between handling touchpoints that occur around meat within the grocery market context. Kaleigh Moore, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Courtesy of Francesca Inverarity A great in-between cut, the baroque bob is a midway point for those growing out a shorter bob, or an easy way for those with longer hair to go shorter without too drastic a change. Hannah Coates, Glamour, 29 Feb. 2024 Take a drive and explore in-between beaches, from Blue Mountain Beach to WaterSound Beach and beyond. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024 Set against a brooding, mountainous landscape, the movie evokes the in-between world of ancient myth referenced in the title. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 Feb. 2024
Adverb or preposition
Amazon is absolutely stocked with on-sale and budget-friendly men's and women's sweaters that’ll keep you cozy during crisp morning walks, unsuspectingly cold flights, and everywhere in between. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2024 The oldest is 19, the youngest is 6, and in between, there’s a middle schooler who likes soccer and baking competition shows and a high school freshman who’s either reading a romance novel or secretly texting a crush. Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2024 Supporting these aims requires open hearts and minds to engage, lobby, serve and stand with both sides and all who suffer in between. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 Consider which renovations add the most value to your home (including the kitchen and bathroom), what you can actually get done in a weekend, and everything in between. Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 Date night in Indy:Best spots for first dates, special occasions and everything in between What are the top favorite snack foods by state? Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Mar. 2024 Some zero-trust best practices include isolating and segmenting networks with multiple firewalls in between, applying the least privilege for each employee and conducting regular audits on all network traffic. Candan Bolukbas, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 From benches to lighting to wall art, and everything in between, the massive storefront has everything needed to build a modern farmhouse space from the ground up or simply add a few stylish pieces in your home. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024 Safety Brandon Jones has now managed to win over two defensive coordinators, with a torn ACL recovery in between. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective Or Noun

1815, in the meaning defined above

Adverb Or Preposition

1523, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-between was in 1523

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“In-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-between. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

in-between

1 of 4 adjective
in-be·​tween
ˌin-bi-ˈtwēn

in-between

2 of 4 noun
: an intermediate term, thing, or class

in between

3 of 4 adverb
: between entry 2
were neither young nor old but fell somewhere in between

in between

4 of 4 preposition
: between entry 1 sense 2
a meadow lies in between the house and the road

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